LEGAL AD
WORKFORCE AREA 16 FISCAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
The Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services (Fiscal Agent), on behalf of the Workforce Development Area 16 Council of Government (COG) and Workforce Development Board (WDB), consisting of Belmont, Carroll, Harrison and Jefferson Counties is requesting proposals for a professional service contract for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Fiscal Services, Fiscal Consultation, and Program Monitoring. WIOA service areas include but are not limited to the following programs: Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) youth services, adult WIOA programs, dislocated worker programs, administrative functions, Growth, Rural, and Innovation in Technology (GRIT) Program, and special programs that may be offered throughout the contract period.
The contractual period will begin on January 1, 2026, and expire on December 31, 2026. The successful bidder may have their contract extended three (3) additional years, once per year for calendar years 2027, 2028, and 2029 if the fiscal agent is satisfied with the work performance of the successful bidder. The maximum contractual period for the successful bidder shall not exceed four (4) years.
At a minimum, the contract will require the bidder to perform the following services:
Design and implement a financial reporting package compatible with the County Finance Information System (CFIS) web reporting system; receive and evaluate weekly draw requests and then compile for state submission; monthly financial uploads including the preparation of Belmont County’s submission; reconcile funds with counties on a monthly basis; provide technical assistance to counties as necessary; perform fiscal and program monitoring in each county; prepare and present fiscal reports to the COG and WDB; act as a liaison between the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and Area 16 counties for all program and fiscal monitoring and other matters as needed; assist counties with OMNI Circular Audits as needed; prepare the Area 16 annual audit schedules and footnotes; prepare and submit the Area 16 Annual Financial Report (AFR) to the Ohio Auditor of State Hinkle Reporting System; act as a liaison between the Ohio Auditor of State and Area 16 for the annual audit; maintain Area 16 financial documentation.
Bidders must demonstrate fiscal integrity, and preference will be given to those possessing the ability to perform Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) fiscal tasks and knowledge of WIOA programs. WIOA fiscal experience and a minimum of a four (4) year degree is required. Successful bidders must be able to demonstrate knowledge and a minimum of ten (10) years working experience in WIOA fiscal policy. Bidders should include three (3) professional references with their submitted proposal. Bids should include a cost-of-living adjustment, if applicable, for years two through four of the RFP.
To be considered for approval, proposals must be submitted, in person or by mail, in a sealed envelope to the Belmont County Board of County Commissioners, Attn; Bonnie Zuzak, Clerk, 101 West Main Street, St. Clairsville OH 43950 by 10:30 AM on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The bid opening will be performed on this date and time during the regular weekly meeting of the Belmont County Commissioners. Each proposal will be evaluated on (1) whether the proposal was submitted by the above-mentioned deadline (any proposal submitted after the deadline will not be considered); (2) the bidder’s qualifications; (3) bidder’s experience; (4) how the bidder will successfully meet the above-mentioned minimum requirements. Additional documentation may be required to demonstrate WIOA experience and knowledge. The Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Electronic bid submissions will not be accepted. For more information or questions, please contact Jeffery Felton (740-579-0279; Jeffery.Felton2@jfs.ohio.gov) or John Regis (740-579-0328; John.Regis@jfs.ohio.gov). WIOA Area 16 is fully committed to Equal Opportunity in all facets of its operations.
The legal ad will run on Sunday, November 2, 2025 and Sunday, November 9, 2025 in The Times Leader newspaper and will be posted on the Belmont County Commissioners website (https://www.belmontcountycommissioners.com) and on the Belmont County JFS website (https://www.belmontcdjfs.com).
NOTICE TO BIDDERS, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO 43950
Sealed bids will be received by the Belmont County Board of Commissioners at the Commissioner’s Office, Belmont County Courthouse, 101 West Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950 until 11:00 A.M. (Local Time), Wednesday, October 22, 2025 for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and other incidentals and all tasks necessary for Belmont County Engineer’s PROJECT #25-12: SALT STORAGE BUILDING, then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. This project is to provide design and construction for a permanent rectangular shape tension membrane covered truss-type building.
Copies of the Bid Package may be obtained at the Commissioners’ office between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. daily, Monday thru Friday. Bids will be accepted only from those bidders that obtain the Bid Package from the Commissioners’ office.
A bid guaranty shall be provided with the bid in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code.
The estimated construction cost of this project is $200,000.00. The owner intends and requires that this project be completed 120 days after written Notice to Proceed.
Bidders shall comply with the equal employment opportunity requirements of the Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, as well as all applicable Governor’s Executive Orders.
Bidders shall pay the prevailing rate of wages as required under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4115 and shall comply with all requirements listed in the Bid Package documents.
The Belmont County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or combination of bids which are deemed most favorable to the County at the time and under the conditions stipulated.
Terry D. Lively, P.S., P.E.
Belmont County Engineer
NOTICE TO BIDDERS, BELMONT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO 43950
Sealed bids will be received by the Belmont County Board of Commissioners at the Commissioner’s Office, Belmont County Courthouse, 101 West Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950 until 11:00 A.M. (Local Time), Wednesday, August 6, 2025 for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and other incidentals and all tasks necessary for Belmont County Engineer’s PROJECT #25-7: BEL-CR120-0.38/0.42/0.46 SLIDE REPAIR, then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. This project is to repair roadway embankment failures on CR120 (Douglass Road) with drilled soldier pile and concrete lagging retaining walls and associated road repairs.
Copies of specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the Commissioners’ office between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. daily, Monday thru Friday.
A bid guaranty shall be provided with the bid in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code as follows:
A bid guaranty shall be provided with the bid in accordance with Section 153.54(B) O.R.C. for the full amount of the bid, or certified check, cashier’s check or letter of credit in accordance with Section 153.54(C) O.R.C. in an amount equal to 10% of the bid. Bid security furnished in Bond form shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety.
Each proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder shall be pre-qualified in the appropriate work type by the Ohio Department of Transportation at the time of the bid opening and shall submit certification of said approval and pre-qualifications with bid. The estimated construction cost of this project is $510,000.00. The owner intends and requires that this project be completed by November 26, 2025.
All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable use Ohio products, materials, services and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of the Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor’s Executive Order of 1972 and the Governor’s Executive Order 84-9 shall be required.
Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Belmont County, Ohio, as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division, (614) 644-2239.
The Belmont County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or combination of bids which is deemed most favorable to the County at the time and under the conditions stipulated. The Commissioners further declare that they will award the contract for this project to the lowest and best bid, which may not necessarily be the lowest bid. The bid package contains a Plan and Equipment Questionnaire designed to gather certain information that may be considered in this regard. No single factor will control the Board’s decision to award, and the Board reserves the right to exercise its full discretion.
Terry D. Lively, P.S., P.E.
Belmont County Engineer
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